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• the present invention relates to a distributor device for a multiple-bed downflow reactor, a multiple-bed downflow reactor comprising such a distributor device, use of such a distributor device and reactor,
• a fluid distributor device In order to achieve a uniform distribution of liquid and gas and of temperature in the fluids entering the next lower reaction bed, a fluid distributor device, of which there are many different types, is usually placed between the reaction beds.
• Such a fluid distributor device is known from EP-A- 716881.
• This device discloses a fluid distributor device for use between the reaction beds of a multiple-bed downflow reactor.
• This known device comprises:
• a substantially horizontal collecting tray provided with :
• one or more ejection nozzles located above the collecting tray and arranged for ejecting, in an ejecting direction, a quench fluid into the gas before said gas enters the swirler.
• vanes On entering the swirler, vanes impart a swirling motion to the gas which is only able to move downwardly through the central gas passage into the mixing chamber below the collecting tray.
• the swirl direction of the swirl motion of the gas is defined by the vanes of the swirler and is around an essentially vertical swirl axis.
• the swirling motion of the gas promotes gas-gas interactions and thus equilibration of the gas phase.
• Liquid collected on the collecting tray passes through the liquid passages into the guide conduits.
• the guide conduits have injection nozzles injecting the liquid into the swirl of gas coming from the central gas passage. This liquid injected into the swirl leaves the injection nozzles in an injection direction.
• a fluid distributor device like the one of EP-A-716881 is frequently provided with one or more ejection nozzles to eject a quench fluid into the gas before it enters the swirler.
• one of the embodiments of EP-A-716881 has a quench ring arranged above the collecting tray. The inner side of this quench ring is provided with a plurality of ejection nozzles. In use a quench fluid is ejected into the gas passing from the upper bed to the swirler.
• EP-A-716881 is silent about the ejection direction of the ejection nozzles.
• these ejection nozzles are arranged on the inner side of the quench ring and face in an inward direction of the quench ring.
• these ejection nozzles are directed in a horizontal plane, that the ejection direction is at an angle with respect to the radial extending between the ejection nozzle and the centre of the reactor such that the ejection direction is (partly) in the same direction as the swirl direction of the swirl imparted by the swirler.
• EP-A-716881 - as well as the ejection direction of the present invention - can mathematically be represented by an arrow, called
• the ejection direction of EP-A-716881 as known from practise - as described in the preceding paragraph - can be represented as follows: axial ejection vector has a length zero (meaning it is absent) as the ejection is in horizontal direction; the radial ejection vector is, viewed from the ejection nozzle, directed towards the centre of the reactor (which corresponds to the swirl axis); and the tangential ejection vector is, viewed from the ejection nozzle, directed in the same direction as the swirl direction.
• the object of the invention is to provide an improved distributor device according to the preamble of claim 1.
• This object is according to a first aspect of the invention achieved by providing a distributor device for distributing liquid and gas in a multiple-bed downflow reactor;
• the distributor device comprises:
• a substantially horizontal collecting tray provided with:
• one or more ejection nozzles located above the collecting tray and arranged for ejecting, in a ejecting direction, a quench fluid into the gas before said gas enters the swirler;
• the ejection direction is represented in an orthogonal set of three ejection vectors comprised of a radial ejection vector extending perpendicular to the swirl axis, an axial ejection vector extending parallel to the swirl axis and a tangential ejection vector extending tangentially with respect to the swirl axis;
• the ejection nozzle is directed such that the tangential ejection vector of the ejection direction of the ejected quench fluid is directed opposite to the swirl direction.
• the tangential ejection vector is directed in a direction, it is represented by an arrow having a length larger than zero (i.e. the tangential ejection vector is larger than zero) .
• the ejection direction is, viewed in a horizontal plane, at least partly counterflow to the swirl direction. Due to the ejection direction being partly opposite the swirl direction, a pressure drop and loss of energy will occur. The expected result would therefore be a decrease of the performance of the reactor provided with the invented distributor device. However, experiments showed the opposite .
• the quench fluid was in both cases a hydrogen gas having a temperature lower than the temperature of the fluid into which it is ejected. Comparative computational model studies revealed, that, at the (horizontal) level where the fluid enters into the bed following the
• the stream of fluid emerging from a ejection nozzle will, according to the invention, in general be a gas stream, but it is according to the invention not excluded that the stream is a mixture of a liquid and a gas.
• the quench fluid is in general gaseous hydrogen
• ejection direction can be a jet-shaped, fan-shaped, cone- shaped, etcetera.
• the ejection direction will be the main direction .
• the ejection nozzle is directed such that the radial ejection vector of the ejection direction is directed to the swirl axis.
• the radial ejection vector is in this embodiment directed in a direction, it is represented by an arrow having a length larger than zero (i.e. the radial ejection vector is larger than zero) .
• the radial ejection vector being directed towards the swirl axis means that the ejection direction is, viewed in a horizontal plane, not fully, but partly, in
• injection vector of a said injection nozzle define an angle of more than 2.5°, such as at least 5°, and that this reduction becomes considerable when this angle is at least 1.5°, such as at least 10°.
• Simulative calculations further show that the effect of the reduction of said x exit standard deviation' appears to disappear when this angle becomes larger than 35°, and that the considerable reduction of said x exit standard deviation' appears to diminish when this angle becomes larger than 30°.
• the ejection direction and associated radial ejection vector of a said ejection nozzle consequently define an angle in the range of [5°, 35°], such as in the range of [7.5°, 30°] or in the range of [7.5°, 25°], like in the range of [15°, 25°] .
• the indications ⁇ [' and ⁇ ]' mean that the respective value is included in the range, and the indication ⁇ ,' x up to'.
• angles between the ejection direction and associated radial ejection vector are expressed in degrees, wherein 360° corresponds with a circle.
• the distributor device further comprises a mixing chamber defined between the collecting tray and the distribution tray.
• the central gas passage is surrounded by a weir. This weir prevents liquid from entering into the gas passage.
• the distributor device further comprises a cover located above the central gas passage and covering the entire central gas passage. This cover prevents fluid from approaching the central gas passage in a vertical downward direction.
• the distributor device comprises one or more guide conduits arranged below the collecting tray, wherein the guide conduits have first ends communicating with the liquid passages of the collecting tray for receiving liquid; and second ends provided with a injection nozzle arranged to inject, in an injection direction, liquid received by the first ends into the swirl.
• the injection direction of the injection nozzles can be defined as an orthogonal set of three injection vectors comprised of a radial injection vector extending
• the stream emerging from this nozzle in said injection direction can be a jet-shaped, fan-shaped, cone-shaped, etcetera.
• the injection direction will be the main direction .
• the distributor device further comprises a substantially horizontal pre-distribution tray arranged below the central gas passage, above the distribution tray, and, in case present, lower than the optional injection nozzles of the one or more guide conduits, which pre-distribution tray is provided with an overflow weir at its perimeter and a plurality of openings near the perimeter.
• the one or more guide conduits comprise at least eight guide conduits distributed around the central gas passage .
• the injection nozzles of the one or more guide conduits are arranged to lie within the same horizontal plane
• the one or more ejection nozzles comprise a plurality of nozzles arranged around the swirl axis to lie within the same horizontal plane .
• the distributor device further comprises a substantially horizontal distribution tray located below the collecting tray, which distribution tray is provided with a
• each downcomer for downward flow of liquid and gas; each downcomer optionally comprising an upstanding, open ended tube having an aperture at its side for entry of liquid into the tube.
• the ejection nozzles are arranged to lie within the same horizontal plane. This same horizontal plane can
• the invention also relates to a multiple-bed downflow reactor comprising vertically spaced beds of solid contact material, e.g. a catalyst, and a distributor device positioned between adjacent beds, wherein the distributor device is
• the invention relates to the use of a distributor device according to the first aspect of the invention in hydrocarbon processing, such as in a hydrotreating and/or hydrocracking process.
• the invention relates to the use of a downflow reactor according to the second aspect in hydrocarbon processing, such as in a
• the invention relates to a distributing method for distributing liquid and gas in a multiple-bed downflow reactor, such as a hydrocarbon processing reactor, like a hydrocracker ;
• distributor device comprises a substantially horizontal collecting tray provided with a central gas passage
• a quench fluid like a gaseous quench fluid, is ejected into said gas in an ejection direction, which is, viewed in a horizontal plane, at least partly opposite to the swirl direction.
• the ejection direction is represented in an orthogonal set of three ejection vectors comprised of a radial ejection vector extending perpendicular to the swirl axis, an axial ejection vector extending parallel to the swirl axis and a tangential ejection vector extending tangentially with respect to the swirl axis; wherein the tangential ejection vector is directed opposite to the swirl direction.
• the radial ejection vector may be directed to the swirl axis.
• the ejection direction and associated radial ejection vector define an angle in the range of [5°,
• 35° such as in the range of [7.5°, 30°], like in the range of [7.5°, 25°] or in the range of [15°, 25°] .
• Figure 1 shows schematically a vertical cross-section of a portion of a multiple bed downflow reactor with a distributor device according to the invention
• Figure 2 shows schematically a 3-dimensional
• Figure 3 shows a view, according to arrows III in Figure 1, onto the collecting tray 20.
• Figure 1 shows a cross-sectional view through the portion of a multiple bed downflow reactor in the region between an upper bed 15 and a lower bed 115. This region between the upper bed 15 and lower bed 115 is provided with a distributor device 2.
• the general configuration of the reactor will be conventional and details such as supports for the distribution tray are not shown for purposes of clarity.
• the wall 5 of the reactor 1 and the support grid 10 support an upper reaction bed 15 of solid contact material, e.g. catalyst, in particulate form, over which catalyst reactants flow and are at least partially converted into product.
• the support grid 10 is provided with passages (not shown) and may be of
• Catalyst may be directly arranged on the support grid 10 or the catalyst may be arranged on a layer of support balls (not shown) which permit liquid and gas to flow downwardly out of the upper bed 15 and through the support grid 10, which support balls are arranged on the support grid 10.
• the distributor device 2 comprises a substantially horizontal collecting tray 20 supported on a ledge 25 which is provided with a central gas passage 30
• the distribution tray 45 located below the collecting tray 20.
• the distribution tray 45 is provided with a plurality of tubular downcomers 50 for downward flow of liquid and gas.
• a cover 55 is located above the central gas passage 30 of the collecting tray 20 and covers the entire central gas passage, so that gas coming from the upper bed 15 is prevented from axially approaching the central gas passage 30.
• a mixing chamber 60 is defined between the collecting tray 20 and the distribution tray 45.
• Guide conduits 65 having first ends 70 and second ends 76 are arranged below the collecting tray 20.
• the first ends 70 of the guide conduits 65 communicate with the liquid passages 40 of the collecting tray 20 in order to receive liquid collected by the collecting tray 20.
• Each second ends 76 is provided with an injection nozzle 75 opening into the mixing chamber 60.
• the distributor device 2 further comprises a
• distribution tray 45 which pre-distribution tray 80 is provided with an overflow weir 85 at its perimeter and a plurality of openings 90 near the perimeter.
• liquid descending from the upper reaction bed 15 collects on the collecting tray 20 where it accumulates to form a layer of liquid that covers the liquid passages 40 so that flow of gas through them is precluded.
• the flow of gas into a lower portion of the reactor 1 is via a swirler 100 closed at its top by the cover 55.
• the swirler is provided with vertical vane members 95 and with horizontal gas passages 105 between the vane members 95. Gas descending from the upper reaction bed 15 is deflected off by the cover 55 and flows first radially outwards and then radially inwards towards the horizontal gas passages 105 of the swirler 100.
• the vane members 95 arranged alongside the horizontal gas passages 105 impart a swirling motion to the gas which is only able to move downwardly through the central gas passage 30 into the mixing chamber 60 below.
• the swirling motion imparted results in that, at the lower side of the collecting tray 20, the gas leaves the central gas passage 30 as a swirl 108 swirling in a swirl direction 107 around a vertical swirl axis 106.
• the swirling direction 107 is defined by the vane members 95, and can be in the swirl direction 107 as indicated in Figure 1 or in the opposite direction.
• the swirling motion of the gas promotes gas-gas interactions and thus equilibration of the gas phase.
• the liquid on the collecting tray 20 passes through the liquid passages 40 and into and through the guide conduits 65.
• the injection nozzles 75 at the second ends 76 of the guide conduits 65 are so positioned that, during normal operation, liquid streams emerging from the injection nozzles 75 are injected, at a location below the collecting tray 20, into the swirl 108 of gas coming from the central gas passage 30.
• Liquid from the guide conduits 65 accumulates on the pre-distribution tray 80 where it passes downwardly to the distribution tray 45 beneath through the openings 90 or, sometimes, by breaching the overflow weir 85.
• distribution tray 45 are preferably related such that X/Y is in the range from 1 to 3. Gas is deflected by the pre- distribution tray 80 and flows to the distribution tray
• the distribution tray 45 serves two purposes.
• the distribution tray 45 comprises a substantially horizontal plate 110 with a large number of tubular downcomers 50 to provide many points of distribution of liquid and gas over the lower reaction bed 115.
• Each downcomer 50 comprises an upstanding (substantially vertical) , open-ended tube which extends through an opening in the plate 110.
• Each tube has an aperture 120 (or apertures) in its side for entry of liquid into the tube which aperture 120 is positioned below the top surface of the pool of liquid which forms on plate 110 during normal operation. The total number and size of the apertures 120 will be selected according to the desired flow rate.
• Gas enters the top of the downcomer 50 and passes through it down to the lower reaction bed 115. In the downcomers 50 intimate mixing between gas and liquid phases occurs.
• the distributor device further comprises means for distributing a quench fluid. These means comprise a quench ring 125 provided with ejection nozzles 130.
• the quench ring 125 is located between the support grid 10 and the collecting tray 20.
• quench fluid can be emitted into the reactor through ejection nozzles 130 of the quench ring 125 where it comes into contact with liquid and gas descending from the upper reaction bed 15.
• the quench fluid may be a reactant (e.g. hydrogen gas in a hydrotreating or hydrocracking process) , a product of the process or an inert material.
• Physical entities like forces, movements, speeds, directions etcetera can, in a 3D (three dimensional) environment, be expressed as a vector, like direction vector D in Figure 2.
• a 3D-vector can be decomposed into vector components, one vector component for each dimension of the 3D environment. So vector D is
• a 3D environment can as such be created in several manners.
• a manner frequently used is the 3D environment defined by an orthogonal set of three vector components.
• each vector component extends perpendicular with respect to both other vector components. Doing so with the direction vector D in Figure 2, this direction vector D can be decomposed into a first vector component R, a second vector component A perpendicular to vector component R, and a third vector component T perpendicular to both the vector component R and vector component A.
• the vector components R, T and A are related to the swirling motion of gas in the mixing chamber 60. This results in:
• the circle 200 represents very schematically the surface opening of a nozzle (which surface has a normal vector perpendicular to said surface which coincides with the arrow D) and arrow D represents the direction of the fluid stream - called in claim 1 the ejection direction - emerging from the nozzle 200.
• the swirl direction 107 has been indicated as a circular arrow around swirl axis 106.
• the tangential ejection vector is directed opposite to the swirl direction 107.
• the ejection direction D thus is partly opposite to the swirl direction and - neglecting axial movement in the swirl and centrifugal effects in the swirl - the
• this tangential ejection vector T thus is so to say counter- flow to the swirl at the location of the nozzle 200.
• Figure 3 shows a view, according to arrows III of Figure 1, onto the collecting tray 20.
• This view shows the circular quench ring 125, the ejection nozzles 130, the swirler 100 with vanes 95 determining the swirl direction 107, the direction 150 of streams emerging from the ejection nozzles 130 (which direction is called the x ejection direction' 150, compare also arrow D in Figure 2), the radial component 151 of the ejection direction 150 (which radial component is called the x radial ejection vector' 151, compare also arrow R in Figure 2), the tangential component 152 of the ejection direction 150 (which tangential component is called the x tangential ejection vector' 152, compare also arrow T in Figure 2), and - viewed in the horizontal plane - the angle a of the ejection direction 150 with respect to the radial
• the angle a is the same as the angle between the radial ejection vector 151 and the actual ejection direction 150 (note: the so called axial ejection vector - compare arrow A in Figure 2 - is in this case absent as it has a value zero due to the ejection direction being in the horizontal plane (which is the plane defined by the radial and tangential ejection vectors 150, 151, R, T) .
• directing the ejection direction 150 of the ejection nozzles 130 at least partly opposite the swirl direction results in:
• distributer device 2 (which standard deviation will be called the x exit standard deviation' ) .
• the swirl axis 106 will, in practical embodiments, coincide with the vertical centre axis of the central gas passage 30, the swirl axis 106 as used throughout this application can - in practical embodiments - be read as Vertical centre axis of the central gas passage' .

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